Lawmakers or Lawbreakers? The Crosswhites and Community of Marshall, Michigan
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About the Resource
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From the lesson plan:
"In addressing the compelling question Lawmakers or Lawbreakers? The Crosswhites and Community of Marshall, Michigan, students consider the radical actions of the community of Marshall, MI through the experiences of the Crosswhite family. Through inquiry, students explore the journey of the Crosswhite family, fugitive slaves, through the underground railroad as they escape from Kentucky to settle in the unique community of Marshall, Michigan. In doing so, they examine sources that highlight the significance of a community’s resistance to injustice.
Note: This inquiry as a cumulative unit assumes prerequisite knowledge of slavery and the underground railroad. Teachers are encouraged to adapt the inquiries to meet the needs and interests of their particular students. The inquiry is to be done over several class periods, virtually, hybrid or face-to-face. See Teacher Reference - Sutori (hyperlinked in lesson plan) for building teacher content knowledge."
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Lesson Plan
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About the Creator
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Linda Doornbos - Assistant Professor of Elementary Social Studies at Oakland University - and Ericka Murdock - teacher at Brendel Elementary School in Grand Blanc Community Schools. This lesson is part of Michigan Celebrates Black History Month 2024.
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Read more about Linda and Ericka
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English
